Efficient clearance of periodontitis pathogens by <i>S. gordonii</i> membrane-coated H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> self-supplied nanocomposites in a “Jenga” style
Qinghua Cao, Xiang Xiao, Chengcheng Tao, Rui Shi, Rui Lv, Ruochen Guo, Xinyi Li, Baiyan Sui, Xin Liu, Jian Liu
Abstract
self-supplied, nanocatalyst-assisted manner. This "Jenga-style" treatment provides a cutting-edge proof of concept for the removal of otherwise robust symbiotic biofilms of periodontitis where the critical pathogens are difficult to target and have antibiotic resistance.
Topics & Concepts
Streptococcus gordoniiPeriodontitisMicrobiologyChemistryNanocompositeMaterials scienceBiologyNanotechnologyMedicineDentistryAntibioticsStreptococcaceaeOral microbiology and periodontitis researchSalivary Gland Disorders and FunctionsEndodontics and Root Canal Treatments